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Cuba's Cays in March

March is one of the best months to visit Cuba's Cays: a typical day grades A-, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 80°F, water around 79°F and about a 24% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter).

Typical dayA-2nd of 12 months
Highs / water80°FSea 79°F
Rain chance24%on a given day
Waves2.2 fttypical
CrowdsVery busyCollege & school spring break
Storm riskVery lowoutside storm season

Cuba's Cays month by month

Typical grade and high for each month. Higher is better: A+ to F.

February: A- · March: A- · April: A-. The best months are usually March, April and May, and the weakest are August and September.

Best beaches in Cuba's Cays in March

Resorts with the best typical March, and their grades for the next few days.

BeachTypical MarThis week
Meliá Cayo CocoA-SatB+SunB-MonB+TueB+WedB+
Cayo Coco Beach ResortsA-SatB+SunB-MonB+TueB+WedB+
Meliá Cayo GuillermoA-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA
Playa Pilar HotelsA-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA
Iberostar Origin Playa PilarA-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA
Hotel Camino del MarA-SatA-SunA-MonA-TueA-WedA
Iberostar Origin DaiquiriA-SatB+SunA-MonA-TueAWedA
Hotel Blau Colonial Cayo CocoA-SatBSunB-MonB+TueB+WedA-

Grades for the next few days from Veabird's beach forecast, updated Oct 3, 18:00 UTC. Higher is better: A+ to F.

How it compares

Cuba's Cays is among the best-graded beach destinations in March. Every destination in March.

Questions

Is March a good time to visit Cuba's Cays?
March is one of the best months to visit Cuba's Cays: a typical day grades A-, the 2nd best of the 12 months. Expect highs near 80°F, water around 79°F and about a 24% chance of rain on a given day. Beaches are typically very busy (College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter).
How warm is Cuba's Cays in March?
Typical highs are about 80°F and the sea is about 79°F. Most swimmers find it comfortable.
Is March hurricane season in Cuba's Cays?
No. Storm risk is very low in March.
How crowded is Cuba's Cays in March?
Typically very busy, around College & school spring break and Semana Santa / Easter. The quietest months are usually September and October.

Plan it

Typical-month numbers from Veabird's year-ahead outlook for the 43 resorts here (median resort): 6 years of ERA5 climate normals, the seasonal pattern of the Atlantic sargassum belt, holiday crowd calendars and historical storm tracks. Any given year can differ; check the 16-day forecast before you go.

Coordinates approximate; forecasts are estimates, not safety guidance.